Philosophy Answers

In what ways human beings can prevent or abstain from committing action/s that are contrary to the commandments of God?

Give your own definition of philosophy. Justify and explain the significant concepts in your definition

What are the similarities and differences of a wise person and a lover of wisdom? Explain your answer

Philosophy is a way of relating to life, which, among other things, requires awareness. As you start your journey towards a better understanding of what a meaningful life is, you are tasked to write a philosophical reflection on the meaning of life which includes your own understanding of self, society, and environment.

Describe any FOUR of the following branches/concepts in philosophy. Descriptions

should not be more than 250 words each. [Total: 4 questions x 10 marks = 40 marks]

a) Western philosophy

b) Classical philosophy

c) Ethics

d) Aesthetics

e) Metaphysics

Write an essay in response to the following question: “How can the concept of ubuntu be incorporated (a) in the classroom practice and (b) in the life of a person in general?”

We all know that death is impending, meaning it can happen anytime. Assuming that you are about to die at this moment, what are your regrets in life or what are the things that you haven’t done or finished before you died?  Explain

Your brother, Peter, told you this morning that he is going to cook dinner tonight. In the evening on your way home from school, you see a man from behind with a red T-shirt taking a bag, in which there are some books. Given that the figure of that man fits with Peter's, who likes wearing red T-shirts and reading books, you firmly believe that “the man who is wearing a red T-shirt and is taking a bag containing books will cook dinner tonight.”

However, what you do not see is that the man is indeed your father, John, who seldom wears red clothes. He does not like reading books, but he has borrowed several books from the library in order to learn how to cook dinner tonight, since Peter cannot cook because he fell ill in the afternoon. 

Question: Does the above case successfully prove that the classical definition of propositional knowledge is incorrect?

(a)  refer to Gettier's "Is knowledge justified true belief?", outline and explain the classical definition of propositional knowledge.

Your brother, Peter, told you this morning that he is going to cook dinner tonight. In the evening on your way home from school, you see a man from behind with a red T-shirt taking a bag, in which there are some books. Given that the figure of that man fits with Peter's, who likes wearing red T-shirts and reading books, you firmly believe that “the man who is wearing a red T-shirt and is taking a bag containing books will cook dinner tonight.”

However, what you do not see is that the man is indeed your father, John, who seldom wears red clothes. He does not like reading books, but he has borrowed several books from the library in order to learn how to cook dinner tonight, since Peter cannot cook because he fell ill in the afternoon. 

In your answer, you should

(b) explain what makes a case a successful counter-example to the classical definition.

(c) explain if the above case is a successful counter-example to the classical definition.

Which metaphysical theory do you subscribe to:

A) Idealistic theory of Plato.

B) Materialist theory of Karl Marx.

C) Pragmatist theory of William James

D) Existentialist theory of Kierkegaard

E) Or neither of the above, and why.

Give robust arguments to justify your stance.

Plz answer to this question.